Alaska Insects and Bugs

Listing of insects and bugs that can be found in the state of Alaska.

Keep in mind that insects are not contained by man-drawn borders between states on a map. As such, they may be found beyond the reach listed on our website. Insects are generally drawn to areas by available food supply, weather, environmental factors, water supply and mating patterns. The listing below is a general indicator of bugs that may be found in a given state.

There are a total of 187 Alaska Bugs in the Insect Identification database. Entries are listed below in alphabetical order.

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Acorn WeevilLike all weevils, Acorn Weevils have a long snout reminiscent of an elephant's trunk. This snout is a hollow tube and is use...

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American Bumble BeeSimilar to Golden Northern Bumblebee (Bombus fervidus) but larger, this Bumble Bee has black coloring just behind the wings. ...

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American CockroachThe American Cockroach is actually not native to the United States. Instead it originates from Africa. It was transplanted t...

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American Dog TickTicks are 8-legged arachnids though they are not spiders. They do not have wings and cannot fly, but they are adept at latch...

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American House SpiderThe webs created by American House Spiders are classic Halloween webs: tangled messes in all corners of the attic or windows....

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American Lady ButterflyThe American Lady Butterfly is a member of the Brush-footed butterfly family. She is related to the Painted Lady, the Red Ad...

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American SalmonflyAs a member of the Stonefly family, the American Salmonfly is a useful bio-indicator. The larvae of the American Salmonfly l...

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AntlionAntlions get their name thanks to the diet of their larvae. A small Antlion larva is also known an a 'doodlebug'. Doodlebugs...

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AphidsTiny and light, lime-green in color, these insects suck the juice of plants to the point where the plants dehydrate and possi...

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Asian Multicolored Lady BeetleHistorically, Lady Beetles, were recognized as a beneficial insect because of their diet. They are known to eat aphids, plan...

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Assassin BugThe strong beak found on Assassin bugs is used to repeatedly, and violently, stab its prey to death, hence the name 'assassin...

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Bald-Faced HornetBald-faced Hornets are related to yellow jackets, but are not "true" hornets themselves. This species features a rather stout...

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Banded Alder Borer BeetleThe Banded Alder Borer Beetle is a member of the Longhorn Beetle family Cerambycidae. Their antennae are quite long, sometim...

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Banded Garden SpiderThis spider builds its orb-shaped web between plants in garden beds. It sits in the center of the spiral web with its, up-sid...

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Banded HorntailThe prominent yellow bands at the end of the stout abdomen of the Banded Horntail are easily overlooked thanks to the 'hornta...

Small Carpenter BeeThis small bee resembles a wingless-ant. They are industrious and hard-working all spring and summer long. They can be found...

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Small House FlyMale Small House Flies form swarms in the summer. Females lay their eggs in animal/human feces or on dead and decaying anima...

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Small-Eyed Sphinx MothA member of the Hawk Moth family, the size of this species is startling. Females can average 3" while males are usually smal...

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Snow MosquitoThe Snow Mosquito is a special species of mosquito commonly limited to northern portions of the United States. The Snow Mosqu...

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Soldier BeetleCommonly found in parks and fields, this genus of beetle feeds on aphids. They are usually spotted on flowers, especially Gol...

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Sowbug Killer SpiderThis spider's favorite meal is the sowbug, also known as pill bug, wood louse, or roly poly, depending on where you live. Th...

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Spiny Backed Orb WeaverThe spines on the side of this female spider make it unique and easy to recognize. Males are considerably smaller than femal...

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Spotted Cucumber BeetleDespite its attractive appearance, the Spotted Cucumber Beetle is a bane to those growing food. Both adults and larvae of th...

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Spotted Orb WeaverSpotted Orb Weavers spin orb-shaped webs that are up to 2 feet in diameter. During the day, they usually hide in a curled lea...

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Spotted Tree Borer BeetleEggs for the Spotted Tree Borer are laid by females on a variety of weakened trees like oak, maple, willow, apple, pear and p...

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Spur-throated GrasshopperSpur-Throated Grasshoppers (part of the Short-horned Grasshopper family) are the most common species of grasshopper in all of...

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Squash BugSquash bugs are similar in appearance to Stink bugs. Both emit an odor when crushed, but squash bugs tend to feed on melons ...

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Thin-Legged Wolf SpiderThis genus of wolf spiders can be found throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. They are dark and can have striped,...

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Three Lined Potato BeetleThis species larvae feed on the leaves of potato plants, nightshades like peppers, eggplant and tomatoes as well as tomatillo...

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TickTicks are parasites that feed off the blood of a host. As they feed, they release anticoagulants, chemicals that prevent bloo...

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Tiger Bee FlyThe widespread Tiger Bee Fly has a long proboscis that could make it easy to mistake for a mosquito. The large size and fuzzy...

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TreehopperTreehoppers come in a variety of colors. There are many genera and each has a color and pattern variation or region of domin...

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Triangulate Cob Web SpiderThe triangular pattern on the abdomen helped name this spider. It is a common house spider, hiding in dark corners of rooms ...

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Tri-Colored Bumble BeeWhile most bumble bees adhere to the typical yellow/black coloration, this particular species has a flourish of bright orange...

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Varied Carpet BeetleAdults can be found outdoors where they feed on pollen from a variety of flowers. Their larvae, however, can become pests ins...

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Venusta Orchard SpiderCommon in forested areas, this colorful spider almost appears to be painted. The abdomen can be a variety of color combinatio...

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Vine Sphinx MothThe Vine Sphinx Moth has a sleek, striking pattern of lines and stripes on its forewings that is best observed when they are ...

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Wasp MothThis moth mimics the coloring of a wasp as a measure of protection. Predators are less likely to attack if they believe they...

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Water SpringtailThis microscopic hexapod is tiny enough to require a microscope in order to see it in detail. A swarm of hundreds of them is...

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Weevil WaspMembers of the genus Cerceris are hunters and gatherers of weevils and other beetles. Females dig nests in the ground along ...

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Western Conifer Seed BugWestern Conifer Seed Bugs originated on the West Coast of the U.S., but have migrated east all the way to Atlantic states and...

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White-lined Sphinx MothSphinx moths are larger than most moths. The White-Lined Sphinx Moth is no exception. Their forewings are mostly brown but ...

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White-Spotted Sawyer BeetleOne white spot at the top of the elytra (wing covering) marks this black beetle. Smaller white speckling may be visible on t...

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Widow SkimmerWidow Skimmers live near warm waters. The water source could be a pond, marsh, small lake or lagoon. Water is necessary for...

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Wolf SpiderThe Wolf Spider hunts at night, spending the daytime hiding in a burrow under stones, logs or other undisturbed places. They ...

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Woodland Jumping SpiderJumping spiders are known for their fantastic ability to leap across large air spaces. The Woodland Jumping Spider is an agil...

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Yellow JacketYellow Jackets are easily distinguishable by their yellow and black coloring. They area common sight throughout all of North...

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Yellow Sac SpiderThis albino-looking spider is commonly found in homes, high up on walls or crawling on ceilings. Yellow Sac Spiders usually ...

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Yellow-Faced Bumble BeeYellow-Faced Bumble Bees have yellow hair on the head and face as well as a single yellow band on the abdomen. Huge pollen b...

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